HEALTH issues around drug taking Flashcards
1
Q
what are the issues around drug taking
A
addiction
physical dependency
psychological dependency
tolerance
withdrawal
2
Q
explain addiction
A
compulsive use
priories using above everything else
difficult to stop
denial
3
Q
explain physical dependency
A
needing to continue when body is used to it
continued usage for physical effects
brain adapts to physical changes
4
Q
explain psychological dependency
A
feel like cannot cope without the drug
needing to continue when mind is used to it
drug has an effect on mood and emotions
5
Q
explain tolerance
A
increase usage and body becomes desensitised
need more so take a stronger dose
6
Q
explain withdrawal
A
when stop taking the drug there are lots of physical and psychological symptoms
shaking, itching, depression, anxiety
